Quotes from Prithvi Shaw

I have been an aggressive batsman since my school days, and I play my game as such.

I try to make runs, keep the scoreboard moving. That keeps my confidence up.

I like to play attacking shots, even if it is in the first over of the game. If I get out playing attacking shots, then so be it.

For India, it is all about whatever number they want me to bat and not the other way round.

I don't want to think much about my injury in Australia. That phase is history.

I learnt about being physically fit, captaincy, and the things that really matter when it comes to being a leader and a batsman.

Frankly, this is what you dream about - to get picked for the Test team. That's why you work hard and give it your best day in and day out.

My parents were very supportive.

I am an attacking batsman, but I've learned a lot about patience. There are clever bowlers who can pick your weak points, so I have to be a bit patient, play out a spell or two.

When you open the batting, you have to read the pitch first up and try to understand the situation. But at No. 3, you know what is happening out there. It makes things a little simple when it comes to reading the game.

Amit Mishra has got that experience. He has played 10-12 years of international cricket. Whenever he bowls those four overs, he knows exactly what his plans are. He has bowled to almost every player, and he knows where to bowl to them.

It was my wish to play in the challenging conditions in Australia. I love the bounce there.

School cricket is where we all start. The journey of a cricketer starts from there, and it was the same for me.

I have learned a lot playing in domestic first-class cricket: how to score runs, how to counter situations.

My father didn't know about cricket. Then, one of my father's friend advised him to take me to a coaching camp.

Whenever you play international cricket, there is always a challenge.

When the time comes to play Irani Cup, if I get the chance, I will make sure I will do my best.

It has been a difficult journey for me, which started where I used to live: in Virar. All credit to my dad, as he was the only one who took me everywhere. He used to take me to matches and practices, and they were all far away from my home in Virar.

I think the more you practise batting, follow the drills, the better you get.

When you are not scoring runs for the last two-three games, then you need to get that form back; preparation is the best thing to do.

Pressure doesn't intimidate me. I take it as a challenge.

I never thought of making my India debut right after the U-19 win. I took it match by match.

When I made my IPL debut, I was nervous because there were people around me, and the cameras focused on me.

I look to play the same way wherever I play.